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8 relaxing spas in the Outaouais
Published on December 2, 2025
/ Updated on November 12, 2026
It’s finally time to recharge your batteries in a zen environment! Whether you’re looking for a soothing thermal experience, a massage to unknot your back muscles, a well-deserved body treatment or—why not?—all of the above, you’ll find it in the Outaouais. Here are eight spas where you can completely unwind and rise from your ashes like a phoenix!
Nordik Spa Village Chelsea – The largest spa in North America
Just 10 minutes from Gatineau–Ottawa, at the edge of Gatineau Park, Nordik Spa Village Chelsea has 10 outdoor pools and 9 saunas. Float in the Källa, one of only two floating saltwater pools in America, or experience an Aufguss ritual, a choreographed and mesmerizing experience. The restaurant, lounge and Biërgarten with terraces let you stretch out the day.
Where
16 Nordik Rd., Chelsea (Québec)
Koena Spa – A world of relaxation with a Hawaiian vibe
Just 10 minutes from downtown Gatineau and Ottawa, Kōena Spa, whose name means “balance” in Hawaiian, offers a thermal experience that alternates hot pools, a cold plunge and a Himalayan salt room. A therapeutic massage or purifying treatment completes the visit, before a meal at Resto Lounge Onō or Bistro Kōena. To extend the relaxation, Château Cartier Hôtel and Resort offers packages that combine a stay with spa access.
Where
1176 d'Aylmer Rd., Gatineau (Québec)
Fairmont Le Château Montebello Spa – Escape to a magical setting
Focused first on serenity, this spa ranks among the 25 best establishments in the country according to the Canadian Spa and Wellness Awards. Start your wellness escape in the lounge by the fireplace, then treat yourself to an hour or a full day of treatments, with friends or as a couple.
Where
392 Notre-Dame St., Montebello (Québec)
Huma Spa – A delightful city spa on a rooftop
Perched above the Agora district, Huma Spa offers three aromatherapy-style thermal routes. The all-inclusive package gives access to all the facilities, including the Pressotherapy Lounge, the NeuroSpa Lounge and two hydrotherapy pools. End your visit with a massage, a signature treatment or a floating bath with Epsom salt.
Where
10, Allée de Hambourg, 4th floor, Gatineau
Holtz Spa in Nature – A thermal experience in the forest
Set in the iconic Wakefield Mill, Holtz Spa in Nature is experienced to the sound of waterfalls. After relaxing, explore the nearby trails, enjoy a meal with local flavours at La Muse restaurant, and take time to browse the shops in the village of Wakefield.
Where
60 Mill Rd., La Pêche (Québec)
Amerispa Spa Nordique Cantley – Peaceful and intimate
Less than 20 minutes from Gatineau and Ottawa, this nordic spa features a eucalyptus steam bath, a Finnish sauna, whirlpool baths, a tempered pool and a nordic waterfall, with a fireplace and a terrace. Massages and beauty or body treatments complete the experience, as does a stop at the bistro for its varied menu and wine selection.
Where
5 Ste-Elisabeth Rd., Cantley (Québec)
Centre de vie – Relax and recharge in the heart of nature
Nestled in Ripon, in the Petite Nation region, Centre de Vie opens its holistic clinic to drop-in visitors, by appointment. Massage therapy, cupping massage, reflexology, naturopathy or energy balancing: choose the treatment that suits you. To extend your break, the day pass gives access to the sauna set up in a former grain silo, the trails and the clay lake.
Where
14 Du petit 5e rang Rd., Ripon (Québec)
Amerispa Hilton Lac-Leamy – A luxurious resort spa
Located in the Lac-Leamy Hotel-Casino complex, less than 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Amerispa Hilton Lac-Leamy offers a full range of massage therapy and beauty and body treatments. A refined address for a gentle moment in the city.
Where
3 Casino Blvd., Gatineau (Québec)
Studio 157 – a day spa for over 40 years
For more than 40 years, Studio 157 has offered a wellness break in a serene atmosphere. Spa packages, massages and body treatments help you disconnect, and you can combine beauty services and hairstyling in one place.
Where
348 Main St., Gatineau (Quebec)
So many places to recharge your batteries and take a break from the daily grind!
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Now that you’re feeling all serene, keep the pampering going and treat yourself to something sweet from one of these delicious Outaouais pastry shops!
Maxime Nickner
In my book, travel is synonymous with unsuspected encounters, authentic experiences and stories that will forever remain etched in my memory. The most beautiful in all of this? No need to fly 10 hours by plane to get a taste of it! Getting out of my comfort zone and discovering my Outaouais sounds good to me.
